Category: Poetry

During the Days of Ignorance, in that era,
Our Prophet would spend time mostly in the Cave of Hira;
While being in the cave in complete isolation,
He would reflect upon the purpose of mankind’s creation;
When society was involved in every transgression,
He chose for himself time for isolation.

To end the darkness in the world and to bring … Continue Reading

Mom said, when I was born,
Relatives came from all around.
‘Apply a black spot of kohl on her forehead
To ward off the evil eye,’ they suggested.
From the maternal side arrived utensils of silver,
To make the little baby healthier.

Mom listened to the suggestions humbly;
She kept the utensils safely.
She knew, for averting the evil-eye, there … Continue Reading

I see two souls who have never met,
Or they did meet, let’s perceive;
Multiple back-and-forth journeys later,
It’s decided their match shall appease.

Wait! There remains the sunnah of istikhara
To be done by the couple in question;
Oh, but I see a local imaam is being asked
To do the special prayer seeking Allah’s consent!

‘Red and black … Continue Reading

“The wedding date is coming near,
All the arrangements need to be clear.”
“Has the bride’s family been informed
Of the dowry for this new relationship to be formed?”
“Oh, I’m sorry! Islam prohibits dowry!
I meant the ‘gifts’ given to marry.”

Though the family doesn’t have much of a treasure,
They would do everything for their daughter’s security and … Continue Reading

Allah, you saved Your believers that day;
Musa had his trust in You, come what may!
إن معي ربي سيهدين
And Your Mercy was the answer, to this day we deem.

Closer we are to Musa than a Jew,
So an extra day we fast, that was the Prophetic view;
A golden opportunity, O wise one,
Sins of one year … Continue Reading

The rate of suicides is rapidly increasing,
People are wondering what wrong is happening;
Today, the young intellectual minds
Are more prone to committing suicides;
What is causing this sudden unrest
In a world where mankind has accomplished its best?
I discussed this with a friend, an atheist,
As he too seemed to be distressed.

He told me about his … Continue Reading

Religion? What’s its need today?
The world has come a long way – 
Science governs and makes sense,
And all the things of the past are decay!

Who brought science to you, I say,
Who gave you the authority to betray?
Who nourishes the intellectual mind
That you so effortlessly portray?

Let’s begin from the basics and ascend;
The human … Continue Reading